Dumars talked about Prince for Jackson
Posted by pistonsnationAs revealed by Tim Kawakami of the Mercury News (via TruHoop) Joe Dumars and Warriors’ GM Chirs Mullin had ongoing talks over the summer about shipping Tay out to the bay area in exchange for Stephen Jackson.
How bananas would that be to have Jackson in the Pistons’ red, white, and blue? Remember what a lunatic Jackson was during that brawl as a member of the Pacers? He just wanted to fight anyone he could get close enough to swing on. I was more outraged with his act than Ron Artest.
As a fan I would have an easier time accepting the focal point of that brawl, Ron Artest (who previously talked about playing for the Pistons), than Jackson. For one you can make a case for Artest defending himself during that whole melee, whereas it was pretty clear that Jackson just wanted to fight. And two Artest is a top tier talent. Jackson, while very good, is second tier at best.
If it’s all the same I’ll keep Tay and his expanded role under Michael Curry.
Thankfully though the Warriors president Robert Rowell is giving Jackson a big ‘ol contract (3 yrs, $27 mill) that will effectively squash any further talks on the matter between Joe and Chris Mullin.
Tags: Stephen Jackson
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